Functional sportswear is taken for granted nowadays. It is quite unexceptional for a sports jacket, for instance, to be both waterproof and breathable. In the case of working clothes, the ...

The impact of technology on the textile industry is no longer limited to the design and production environment of clothing. Now, technology is becoming part of the textile itself. The future of your ...

Most of us expect materials to behave in a familiar way. When you pull on fabric, it stretches longer and becomes thinner.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Kevlar is a well-known high-strength polymer that, thanks to its excellent mechanical performance, has found a variety of important security applications, from textiles (e.g.

A new durable copper-based coating can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters. The ...

Soldiers and healthcare workers will benefit from clothing that is both breathable and keeps out chemical and biological agents. Soldiers, healthcare workers and other first responders often face ...

Choosing the right chemical-protective clothing can be difficult due to a lack of standards and insufficient data. It has been common to choose chemical-protective clothing based on the A, B, and C ...

Models and farmers in BASF Overall, First ISO 27065 Protective Clothing in Africa after the launch at Mchana Estate, Ruiru. Handling and use of pesticides should adhere to safety measures, including ...

Understanding the ins and outs of FR clothing can go a long way toward protecting oil and gas workers from burn injuries and fatalities. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to implementing an ...